Episode 012: Heather Tierney

Introduction:


Today it is truly my pleasure to have with us someone who I
consider to be among the titans of hospitality royalty, namely
Heather Tierney, the dare to be different restaurant, bar and
design visionary, and owner of the cutting edge and vegan
friendly bi-coastal restaurant The Butcher’s Daughter, a place
that makes me for one feel as if I am truly happy to be home when
I’m there. Rumor has it that the enduring trendsetter and Hoosier
at heart – who took her talents to Southern California earlier
this decade – very well may have been (at least in my mind at
least) the inspiration for LeBron James to do the same earlier
this year. When Heather isn’t making a difference in the
hospitality industry, she enjoys spending as much time with her
son Marley and husband Jake, while pursuing her passions –
specifically wellness, yoga, boxing and paddle boarding whenever
she can.


 


Episode Notes:


At 2:28, Heather Tierney discusses her passion for her design,
food and beverage businesses, and her first job in the food
industry working at Time Out New York. At 3:21, Heather informs
us of the cocktail bar she opened along with her brother (namely
Apotheke in Chinatown). At 5:10, she explains the importance for
one to follow their own path, by doing what you love, and the
ability to delegate. At 7:00, Heather touches upon boxing on the
beach with her husband Jake, the yearly retreat for employees of
The Butcher’s Daughter, and leading by positive reinforcement
(and not fear)! At 8:36, she talks about the non-profit work she
participates in, and being a part of the community. At 9:56,
Heather advises that creating a “vibe” is something you can’t
buy. At 11:33, she describes herself as a designer/creator driven
to create experiences. At 12:18, Heather discusses the art of
juggling, figuring out “the balance” and carving out personal
time. At 14:42, she shares that she’s a dreamer at heart, and
that visions come to her when she is alone in a quiet place
(allowing her mind to wander). At 16:12, Heather informs how the
The Butcher’s Daughter name came about. At 20:53, she talks about
majoring in marketing at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana
University, moving to London upon graduation, then moving to New
York, and lastly, learning on the job with no prior writing
experience at Time Out New York. At 25:07, Heather gives her take
on risk and being an entrepreneur. At 26:52, she notes the
importance of small things and finishing touches. At 27:55,
Heather describes The Butcher’s Daughter in NoLita as a little
restaurant with a big footprint. At 29:36, she points out that
motherhood is slowing her down a bit, and she is more selective
as to what projects she is taking on as a result. At 33:01,
Heather dives into her morning routine of mediation and coffee on
the beach. At 34:38, she said, “I only take up the RAM of the
program that’s right in front of me.” At 37:00, Heather Tierney
closes the podcast by touching upon the happiness of her
employees, and creating a community and culture.